Classic 5-day Vilcabamba Trek to Machu Picchu, from Cusco

Tucked away in the mountains of the Andes is the old imperial city of Vilcabamba, also known as the Playground of the Inca.

As the name suggests, it has strong connections with the former royal families of the Inca Empire, who used the village as their own private retreat.

Founded in the 16th century by the Neo-Inca State, it was the final refuge of the regional imperial state before it was destroyed by the Spanish.

Located just north of the city of Cusco, the territory of Vilcabamba lies in the eastern cordillera of the Andes. It features a nice collection of snow-covered summits and high mountains carpeted in tropical forest.

The climate here cultivates a habitat for a large ecosystem that has variation. As you pass through the high plains of the Andes you’ll experience the rolling clouds that flood the valleys like a ghostly avalanche.

We begin in a corn-growing area before heading onto a trail taking us to the highest point in the region. We will pass through great historical sites as we continue through high mountain passes.

We cross a magnificent forest and trek by coffee plantations and rows of tropical fruit. Then we get to the classic Inca site, Machu Picchu, the 15th century citadel resting at 2,430 meters above sea level and hanging over the Sacred Valley.

Get in touch now to reserve your place on a classic 5-day trekking adventure to Machu Picchu from the village of Vilcabamba.